Vainglory update adds seasons, teams, guilds and surprises

The way Vainglory has launched and rolled out over the past few months reminds Kristian Segerstrale of a beta. That’s how the chief operating officer and executive director of Super Evil Megacorp sees the gradual progress of its “MOBA perfected for touch.” Since its November launch in the U.S., the company has added features such as a spectator mode and improved chat and communications. They recently doubled the amount of Android devices it supports.

All that improvement leads to this moment for Vainglory as Super Evil Megacorp introduces the Season system, teams and guilds to the MOBA. “Now the real system starts,” Segerstrale said. “This is where we’re really live.”

Players have spent months mastering the game. The MOBA has gained a foothold in the eSports world with its Vainglory Worlds Invitation Tournament in July. With seasons, the studio separates the ladder into four three-month periods, where players compete for awards. If they win and move up in tiers, they’ll get virtual trophies for their in-game cabinets at the conclusion of the season. All of this is done with an eye toward spicing up the competition.

“There’s a growing generation of players that touchscreen is there primary video game system”

When it comes to teams, up to six players can band together to form one club. Segerstrale said that the number allows for substitutes in tournaments if someone can’t compete. It’s also the right number for interteam scrimmages. Focusing on Guilds, the social structure initially starts off at 20 members, but it will expand as the guild levels up. At the most, it can hold 50 members.

As for surprises, the 1.9 update also introduces seasonal changes to the Halycon Fold, which is the map where the battle takes place. Normally, it’s full of fantasy creatures, but because it’s October, there’s a Halloween theme. Characters will also have spookier costume offerings as well. Since we’re in the holiday season, I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw more festive additions.

If you’re a fan of MOBAs and looking for a touchscreen experience that closely mirrors the likes of Dota 2 or League of Legends, then Vainglory should be right up your alley. For a certain generation of fans, it may even be their first core game.

“There’s a growing generation of players that touchscreen is there primary video game system,” Segerstrale said. “Vainglory is offering a PC-style experience on that system. It’s a big deal to play a hardcore experience.”

With the October update, today is the perfect time to jump in and get taste of a MOBA that fits in your pocket.